Job Description:
Perform financial audits of Abbott Laboratories’ global businesses over the course of an 18-24 month rotation in Corporate Audit.
Utilize skills and knowledge acquired from 3-6 years of public accounting experience to assess the accuracy of financial statements, adequacy of internal controls, compliance with corporate policies and local requirements, and identify business process improvements.
Successfully complete audits from planning to fieldwork to report issuance to wrap up from both functional and administrative perspective.
Document all audit work performed in a clear, purposeful, and timely manner.
Work with translation resources from external audit firms and ensure appropriate on-site coaching, guidance, and deliverables.
Partner with auditors and management from various Corporate Audit offices to ensure functional (Finance/ IT/ Compliance) alignment and joint accountability for the audits.
Promote an effective team-oriented atmosphere and take initiative to assist in the orientation and development of new auditors.
Achieve individual and department goals as assigned.
Leverage experience obtained and relationships developed over the course of the rotation to identify future career interests and opportunities in Abbott finance.
Travel Requirements:
40-60% depending on preference and organizational needs.
Prior Work Experience:
3-6 busy seasons in internal/external audit practice of a public accounting firm, Big 4 highly preferred. Healthcare industry a plus.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
CPA/ CIA designation (or equivalent) and/or advanced degree, highly preferred
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]